Illness representations according to age and effects on health behaviors following coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Article Abstract:

This article examines differences in illness representations, or beliefs regarding the cause of an illness, among young and old cardiac patients. Findings indicate that older patients are more likely to believe that old age caused their illness and make fewer health-related behavior changes after coronary artery bypass surgery.

Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Demographic aspects, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Cardiac patients, Health behavior, Coronary artery bypass, Health attitudes

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Risk factors for potentially harmful caregiver behavior

Article Abstract:

A study on care recipient and caregiver health as risk factors for potentially harmful behavior by informed caregivers, indicates that potentially harmful caregiver behavior is more likely in spouse caregiving situations and when care recipients have greater needs for care and caregivers are more cognitively impaired, have more physical symptoms, and are at risk for clinical depression.

Science & research, Research, Behavior, Caregivers

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Effect of an in-home occupational and physical therapy intervention on reducing mortality in functionally vulnerable older people: preliminary findings

Article Abstract:

Impact of in-home occupational and physical therapy intervention, on reducing mortality of functionally vulnerable older people in Pennsylvania is analyzed. Effect of control-oriented strategy use on reducing mortality among this group is also examined.

Management dynamics, Health aspects, Analysis, Management, Usage, Mortality, Physical therapy, Company business management, Frail elderly, Therapeutics, Physiological, Occupational therapy

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